GREE(SZ:000651) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-05-25 06:40Core Viewpoint - The recent public interactions between Dong Mingzhu and Meng Yutong have reignited discussions about their professional relationship, highlighting the challenges faced by Gree Electric in its transformation and market position [1][4]. Company Overview - Meng Yutong was selected by Dong Mingzhu in 2021 through a workplace reality show and was later referred to as a "successor" by Dong Mingzhu, indicating high expectations for her future role in the company [3]. - Meng Yutong's departure from Gree in May 2023 was characterized as a "normal personnel flow" by the company, despite her social media post suggesting a desire for independence [4]. Financial Performance - Gree Electric reported a total revenue of 1900.38 billion yuan in 2024, marking a year-on-year decline of 7.31%, the first drop in four years [4]. - The company's revenue showed a downward trend in the latter three quarters of 2024, with declines of 0.63%, 15.87%, and 13.38% respectively [4]. Business Structure - In 2024, Gree Electric revised its reporting structure, merging air conditioning and home appliances into a single category called consumer electronics, which generated 1485.60 billion yuan in revenue, down 4.29% year-on-year [5]. - The gross margin for this segment was reported at 34.91%, a decrease of 2.09% compared to the previous year, indicating pressure on the air conditioning business [5]. Market Position - As of early 2025, Gree and Midea ranked first and second in China's air conditioning market based on sales revenue, but Gree's market share in the offline segment has declined, while competitors like Midea, Haier, and Hisense have seen increases [5].